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Wartburg Castle
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NAME
Wartburg Castle
COUNTRY
Germany
ADDRESS
Auf der Wartburg 1, 99817 Eisenach, Germany

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About Wartburg Castle
Wartburg Castle is a castle located in Eisenach town of Thuringia state of Germany. It was constructed in the Middle Ages in about 1067 AD. The castle is located on a 410 meter high very steep rock. The castle was made using Gothic, Renaissance, and Romanesque architecture. It is the second-most visited place in Thuringia, the first being Weimar. It became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Wartburg Castle

  • The castle has some religious impact. It was the place where St Elisabeth of Hungary used to live. Also, Martin Luther translated the Bible into German at this castle.
  • Neuschwanstein Castle was made after taking inspiration from this this palace.
  • Though the castle was renovated in the 19th century, it still contains structures from the 12th to 15th century.
  • The castle also has political importance as several revolutionary events including the foundation of German Burschenschaften took place at the castle. It was also a site of gathering at the time of the Revolutions of 1848.
    The castle also has political importance as several revolutionary events including the foundation of German Burschenschaften took place at the castle.
  • Adolf Hitler was a great fan of this castle and also said that it is "the most German of German castles."
  • You can see the 12th century Palas which is situated on the left-hand side of the second courtyard. And can also know about the life of St.Elisabeth at Burgkapelle. The Lutherstube where Martin Luther translated the Bible comes after crossing the courtyard.
    You can see the 12th century Palas which is situated on the left-hand side of the second courtyard. And can also know about the life of St.Elisabeth a
  • The visitors can also have a look at a hole behind the stove which leads to the bare masonry behind the wall. It is said there was a large stain at this place which was associated with the legend that stain was formed when Luther threw an inkpot at the devil. Some people who want to know the reality about the stains had dug this hole.
    The visitors can also have a look at a hole behind the stove which leads to the bare masonry behind the wall. It is said there was a large stain at th

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